As women approach 40, the effects of the sun, a diminishing
supply of estrogen, diet, and nutrition cause skin to dry and wrinkle.
Crow's feet, smile lines, and forehead furrows slowly begin to appear on
their faces. Unfortunately, the wrinkling doesn't stop at the face.
Their hands begin to dry and wrinkle too. While chemical peels,
Dermabrasion, Botox or plastic surgery may be the answer to turning back
the clock on facial lines, how do mature women smoothen the wrinkles
on their hands? Here are 6 tips for smoother, younger hands.
1. Moisturize and replenish your hands after washing The
typical woman washes her hands several times a day. When we are not
washing our hands, we may use hand sanitizers. Both soap and sanitizers
can have drying effects on the hands that can lead to wrinkles. Next
time you clean your hands, think of it as a two-step process: wash, then
moisturize.
2. Keep pocket-size hand lotions in your purse Pocket-size
hand lotions and cremes come in handy when you are away from home and
need dry hand relief. You can purchase trial or travel-size lotions at
the drugstore or collect them from your hotel room during your next
vacation.
3. Use facial scrubs Next time you
break out your favorite facial scrub use it on your hands, rather than
your face. Facial scrubs used to exfoliate dead skin cells from your
face, are also excellent remedies for smoothening hands. They can be
purchased inexpensively at the drugstore or made at home using kitchen
ingredients like baking soda, rolled oats, or sugar.
4. Eat some carrots Foods
rich in beta-carotene, like carrots, are full of antioxidants.
Antioxidants help protect the skin from the harmful drying effects of
the sun and help minimize wrinkles.
5. Drink water
Water is a magical beauty elixir! It is nature's moisturizer and truly
the fountain of youth. Staying hydrated improves the overall condition
of the skin all over your body.
6. Wear gloves
Before you wash your next sink of dishes, scrub your bathroom, or tend
to your gardening duties, put on a pair of gloves. Chemicals used in
dishwashing liquids and household cleaners can damage the skin on your
hands. Similarly, exposing your hands to the elements of sun, wind, and
water while performing outdoor activities like gardening, can result in
dry skin. Wearing gloves while performing these activities not only
protects the hands, it can help them lock in their natural moisture.By
Leslie C Smith
